‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’: Struggles & Tears on the Road to Finale

PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, the fourth season of the audition survival show that brought us the artists JO1, INI and ME:I, has been available for viewing, free of charge, since March 2026, exclusively on the Lemino streaming service. It will culminate in the debut of a 12-person global boy band with members chosen through voting by Japanese viewers (Kokumin Producers) and, for the first time on the show, global viewers (SEKAI Producers) as well.

One of the biggest differences between this season and the past three seasons is that this is now a global audition. The show accepted applications from everyone,…